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G822 PMB

1990 Peugeot 205

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,231 mi
Last recorded103,231 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 PMB
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,231 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,188 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sports exhaust fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 102,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot appature corroded.

front wheels are close to the arches, not touching during test.

front wiper action slightly slow, wipers slightly smear and n/s washer aims high.

fuel tank has silicone/repair on bottom

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts twisted.

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear suspension mounting area to floor slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 102,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot appature corroded.

front wheels are close to the arches, not touching during test.

front wiper action slightly slow, wipers slightly smear and n/s washer aims high.

fuel tank has silicone/repair on bottom

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts twisted.

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear suspension mounting area to floor slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2010 102,328 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

boot appature corroded

boot floor near rear suspension mount slightly corroded.

front wheels are close to the arches.not touching during test.

front wiper action slightly slow. wipers slightly smear. n/s/ washer innop.

fuel tank has silicone/repair on bottom

o/s/f and o/s/r seat belts twisted.

o/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2009 100,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 100,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/r brake pipe to bias valve damp (not leaking)

turbo coolant pipe chafing steering shaft

Pass 24 Sep 2008 96,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 95,876 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 95,876 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs corroded

oil leak

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G822 PMB is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G822 PMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G822 PMB is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 January 1990.

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